First Selectman Josh Brooks
Meet Josh
Josh Brooks is a lifelong public servant, small business owner, veteran, and dedicated community leader with deep roots in Branford. For more than three decades, he has built a life defined by hard work, service, and a commitment to bringing people together to get things done.
Josh has proudly served Branford on the Representative Town Meeting since 2007, where he sat on the Education and Ways & Means committees and has been a consistent advocate for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and working families. Beyond Town Hall, Josh has been elected to the Stony Creek Association and has coached over 16 seasons of youth sports, mentoring hundreds of Branford’s young athletes.
Josh lives in Stony Creek and with his wife, two daughters, and many pets.
Josh was elected as First Selectman of Branford in 2025.
Blue Collar Business Owner
Prior to being elected First Selectman Josh owned Brooks Stone, a successful Branford stone mason business specializing in granite and coastal construction. He understands what it means to manage a staff, meet a payroll, plan a budget, and deliver results—skills that translate directly to effective municipal leadership. Prior to running his own business, Josh worked for nearly a decade as a Youth Outreach Worker for the Town of Branford, where he founded the Teen Travel program, helped create the Branford Skate Park, and supported countless young people through mentoring and advocacy.
Veteran
After 9/11 Josh signed up to serve his country. A U.S. Navy Reserve veteran who served for nine years, he was promoted to Petty Officer First Class and led junior sailors in law enforcement and security operations. His military service strengthened the values of discipline, integrity, and teamwork that guide his approach to public service today.